Ford Tempo

Auto, or 5 speed ?

Possibly low coolant level, or temperature control door either set to cold or not working correctly.

The stock system will be R12. It is very costly to recharge. If it is stock get a recharge kit. Kits usually contain everything needed to change to R134A refrigerent. If it is already changed then all you need is a recharge hose for R134A and of course some cans of r143a. You will be able to tell the difference in the two systems by looking at the A/C lines where the coolent is added. If they are R12 systems they will have threads if they are R134A systems they will have what are known as quick connects or simply there will not be any threds.

Plan to change your motor oil every 3,000 miles or every 3 months. However, you may want to do it more often if you've been driving in very hot and/or dusty conditions. Getting Ready Steps: 1. Gather necessary tools and materials (refer to Necessary Items list). If you plan to change your oil regularly, consider investing in jack stands, a socket set and an oil drain pan. 2. Run the car's engine for 10 minutes before you drain the oil. Warm oil drains faster than cold oil. 3. Park the car on a level surface, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. If your car has a low clearance, raise it by driving it onto a ramp or by jacking it up and supporting it securely. 4. Open the hood and place the new oil and funnel on top of the engine to ensure that you won't forget to add oil afterwards (an expensive mistake that many do-it-yourselfers make!). Tips: Consult your owner's manual or an automotive parts specialist to find out the weight of oil and type of oil filter your car needs. You'll need the year, make, model and mileage of your car if you go to an auto parts store. Warnings: Make sure the car is securely supported before you crawl underneath. You will need two jack stands to support the front of your car after jacking it up. Never get under a car that is supported only by a jack! A pair of jack stands costs less than $20. Draining the Oil and Changing the Oil Filter Steps: 1. Crawl under the car once it is securely supported. 2. Locate the oil drain plug on the underside of the engine, usually near the front center of the car. Consult your owner's manual for the exact location. 3. Place the oil drain pan under the plug and loosen the plug with a socket wrench. Remember: turn counterclockwise to remove bolts. 4. Remove the plug by hand. Be prepared for the rush of hot oil! 5. Let the oil drain into the pan. Hold onto the plug. 6. Reposition the pan, if necessary, to catch all the dripping oil. 7. Wipe off the drain plug and the plug opening when the oil finishes draining. 8. Replace the drain plug gasket. 9. Reinstall the plug. Always start threading any bolts or screws by hand to prevent cross threading. 10. Tighten with a wrench or socket. Be careful not to overtighten the plug. 11. Locate the existing oil filter. Oil filters are usually on the side of the engine. 12. Position the oil pan underneath the filter to catch any remaining oil. 13. Use an adjustable oil filter wrench to unscrew the old oil filter. 14. Use a rag to wipe the area where the filter mounts to the engine. Make sure the rubber seal of the old filter is not stuck to the engine. 15. Use some new oil to lightly coat the rubber seal of the new filter. 16. Screw the new filter into place by hand. It's usually not necessary to tighten the oil filter with the oil filter wrench, but have it at the ready if you're grip's not strong (or large) enough. Tips: Wear gloves to remove the plug if it's hot. It's always best to replace the oil drain plug gasket. Use the right size wrench or socket. Don't use an adjustable wrench: you can strip the bolt. Warnings: Handle hot automotive oil with extreme care. Be careful when removing the old oil filter. It's full of oil. Installing New Oil and Cleaning Up Steps: 1. Locate the oil filler cap on top of the engine. Remove it. 2. Place the funnel in the opening and pour in the new oil. Typically, you will use 4 to 5 quarts of oil. Check your manual for the correct oil capacity. 3. Replace the cap when you're finished. 4. Run the engine for a minute, then check the dipstick. Add more oil if necessary. 5. Check the area around the oil drain plug and the filter for oil leaks. Tighten the plug or oil filter if you find leakage. 6. Use rags and newspapers to wipe away excess oil. 7. Pour the used oil into a plastic container after the used oil cools. 8. Dispose the used oil properly: either bring it to a recycling center or an auto repair shop that can recycle it for you. Don't pour it down the sewer! Tips: Record the date and mileage after you change the oil so you will know when your car is due for another oil change. It helps to put a small sticker on your windshield to remind you. It's a good idea to tear up an old cardboard box that you don't need anymore and to put the cardboard under the car before you start changing your oil. This way, if there are any spills, the oil won't mess up your driveway. Also, while it's pouring, keep an eye on where it's going (it changes constantly for the first few minutes). If not, the oil pan might not catch much of the oil and the next thing you know, you've got oil pouring into the storm drain and straight to the ocean. Remember to recycle your used motor oil. Warnings: Handle hot motor oil with extreme caution. Only dispose of used motor oil and filters at authorized locations.

A diagram for a ford tempo made in 1990 can be found online. It is a coupe model car.

tempo is the speed of a piece of music (how fast or slow it is)

hope this helps!

Right side front of the oil pan.

Yes, just remove the glove box, 5 or 6 small screws, turn sideways and wiggle it out.

Follow your red or positive cable from the battery down. It is connected to the starter.

changed mine today its close to the starter follow the bottom rad hose to the block theres two bolts 10 mm should do it take of air intake and remove heater hose from head just to get it out the way

One fuel filter and a strainer on the fuel pump pickup.

Could be broken timing belt. Do the spark plugs have spark?

There isn't a set time but a set shift ratio at first step on the gas you shift into 1st like most automatics at 30mph you shift to second but in most tempos if your stepping on the gas to hard the tranny won't shift into gear because of slowness next put of shift is 50mph I'll check it all when I'm home again but I'm 95% sure on this

The first answer is correct and heres where the leak most likely is. Under the hood, against the back firewall close to the middle, you'll see a vacuum tree. Several hoses plug in here. Both the Tempo and Topaz I've had this happen to, occured here. Look for a unplugged hose or a cracked or dry-rotted hose and replace as needed.

Defrost is the AC/heat system's default position. Likely you have lost vacuum to the control head. When there is no vacuum to control the functions then it will default to the defrost vents.

faq sheet comes with new lamps has pictures on how to. also service manual chiltons 8271 has details.

When was the lasttime you checked your tranny fluid? You might have fried your tranny.

Have a jack in place break the lug nuts free first. Jack up the car. Take the lugnuts off, take tire off.

The 1990 Ford Tempo base sedan has a curb weight of 2,587 pounds. The base sedan came with a 2.3 liter, 4-cylinder engine, and had a 3-speed automatic transmission.

Did you ever find the location of the pcv valve?

The water pump is on the right side of the car, front end of the motor toward the firewall. the last pulley your belt rides on toward the rear of the car is the water pump.

The Mercury Tracer is same model. The Ford Escort and the Ford Tempo are 2 completely different cars. The Ford Tempo's windshield is going to be too big for the Escort, if I'm not mistaken.

15 year old car? I'd go up to a High-mileage 10W-40 and stick in 20 percent Lucas oil additive.
Phil

Should be in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose

OBD II came out in 1996 and can be found on some vehicles up to 1994 but may be limmited in communication ability. prior to that it was OBD I and most fords had it under the hood in the corner of fender and firewall driver side.

This may be the result of a faulty ammeter or a faulty sensor to the idiot light for charging system. You need to use a multi-meter to test for battery voltage. If there is not voltage at the fuse panel, there might be a large fuse under the hood. Check that. If the fuse is good make sure the hot wire is properly connected to the positive battery terminal. A nice clean and tight connection. Next make sure all your negative connections are clean and tight. If there is green dust on your connections use baking soda mixed with water and a toothbrush to clean them up. Works everytime. Good luck the big 100amp fuse under the hood or at the fuse box could be blown. also make sure the battery terminals are actually tightened down instead of just put in the posts, a friend of mine couldn't start his car because the connection to the battery wasn't tight.